$1,875,000

Character-Filled Colonial on 5+ Acres in Bernardsville Privately situated on one of Bernardsville's most desirable cul-de-sacs, a gracious Colonial is surrounded by over five open and wooded acres of natural beauty, yet is just minutes from village amenities. A traditional center hall arrangement offers four bedrooms, four full baths and two powder rooms as well as an attached four-car garage. Lushly landscaped grounds are entered along a circular drive fronted by a stacked stone wall. A heated black-bottom gunite pool with waterfall, pool house, flagstone terrace, tall trees, established gardens and winding walkways enhance the peaceful atmosphere. Generously sized rooms are fitted with hardwood floors, intricate millwork, expansive windows, six fireplaces, a wet bar, beamed ceilings, a three-stop elevator, secondary staircase and a whole house natural gas generator. An ideal balance of formal and informal spaces hosts special occasions or casual get-togethers with ease. Introducing the layout is a central hall flanked by impressive living and dining rooms. The living room is detailed with a gas fireplace edged in hand painted Delft tiles and an arched built-in cabinet, while the dining room lined in classic moldings offers dual built-in, lit china breakfronts to showcase prized collections. Nearby, a formal powder room contains a furniture-style vanity with custom sink, antique mirror, wall sconces and a chandelier. In the mahogany paneled library, a fireplace, walls of built-in bookcases and two closets create a work-at-home haven. Special design elements in the family room include a vast picture window, wood-burning fireplace, wainscoting, beamed ceiling, custom wet bar and doors to the terrace. Opening from the family room is a well-appointed kitchen featuring warmly toned wood cabinets, an oversized center island with two sinks, a hand painted Delft tile backsplash and a collection of stainless-steel appliances from Viking and Sub-Zero. A windowed sitting area in the kitchen leads to a separate breakfast room filled with natural light. This inviting space connects to the laundry room, where a pet wash station and adjacent full bath for pool guests are further conveniences. French doors in the breakfast room reveal the four-season sunroom set under a domed cedar ceiling. Expansive window walls, a separate HVAC zone, electric woodstove-style fireplace and French door to the yard are notable aspects of this dramatic octagonal room. Completing the main floor is a staircase to the second level, an additional entrance door and elevator. Upstairs, the huge primary bedroom's focal point is a fireplace, while a sitting room, dressing room, charming window seat tucked into a picture window, dual walk-in closets, and enchanting property views elevate the atmosphere of this owner's retreat. The private primary bath provides a jetted tub and separate shower. Three more bedrooms, two full baths and a bonus room set above the garage with a half bath, closet and electric woodstove are also on this level. A fully floored walk-up attic offers abundant storage. Even more living space is available in the partially finished basement's recreation room. Serving this premier Colonial are multiple zones of natural gas heat and central air conditioning, a natural gas generator to power the entire home, underground utilities, private septic and public water. Centrally located Bernardsville, this distinctive Somerset Hills residence is close to outstanding public and private schools, extensive shopping, fine restaurants, world-class golf courses, country clubs, Midtown Direct trains to New York City and major highways.

Amenities

• Bedrooms: 4
• Full Bathrooms: 4
• Partial Bathrooms: 2
• Property Type: Residential
• Year Built: 1978
• Built in 1978
• Home size: 0 ft² / 0 m²
• MLS: 3981572
• Status: Active

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